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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

River Oaks

Texas · 6,985 residents · 2.029 sq mi
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River Oaks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,229. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,985
+6%since 1990
from 6,580 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,443 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 3,243 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
−1%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024River Oaks
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,229
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,155 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,610
+43%since 1990
from $11,647 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$573
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $419 in 1990
US average: $602
75.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
24.5% rent
1.6
−16%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(6,294)
Black0.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(607)
Asian0.8%(55)
Diversity Score28.1%(1,852)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(4,894)
Black0.4%(26)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(1,902)
Asian0.8%(54)
Diversity Score52.1%(3,639)
52
+85%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−21%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Oaks, Texas?

River Oaks, Texas has about 6,985 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in River Oaks, Texas?

The typical household in River Oaks, Texas earns about $31,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Oaks, Texas expensive?

In River Oaks, Texas, the median home is worth about $50,900, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in River Oaks, Texas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in River Oaks, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Oaks, Texas?

About 11.7% of people in River Oaks, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Oaks, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, River Oaks, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 405 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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